LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines — Suspected New People’s Army (NPA) rebels shot dead a police officer in Irosin, Sorsogon on Thursday.
Police Officer 1 Michael Villalobos was in front of a motorcycle and spare parts store in Barangay San Pedro when he was shot, Chief Inspector Malou Calubaquib, Bicol police spokesperson, said.
Villalobos was pronounced dead on arrival at the Irosin District Hospital.